Electrical Panel Upgrades
for a Safer, More Efficient Home or Business
At Legacy Electrical, we specialize in professional electrical panel upgrades that ensure your home or business is equipped to handle modern power needs safely and efficiently. Whether you’re expanding your space, adding new appliances, or experiencing frequent electrical issues, upgrading your electrical panel is a critical step to improve performance and safety. Our licensed electricians provide expert installation and upgrade services throughout Las Vegas and Reno, delivering solutions that keep your property powered reliably.
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home or business’s electrical system, distributing power to all areas of your property. Over time, older panels can become outdated, struggling to handle the electrical load of modern appliances and technology. Upgrading your panel can resolve these issues and offer several important benefits:
Increased Capacity for Modern Appliances
Today’s homes and businesses use far more electricity than in the past. If you’ve added high-power appliances such as HVAC systems, electric car chargers, or industrial equipment, your old panel may not be able to keep up. An upgraded panel provides increased capacity to support these modern electrical demands without overloading the system.
Improved Safety and Code Compliance
Older panels may not meet current safety standards, increasing the risk of electrical fires, shocks, or other hazards. Upgrading to a modern electrical panel ensures your system complies with local safety codes and reduces the risk of electrical malfunctions.
Reduced Risk of Breaker Trips and Power Surges
Frequent breaker trips or flickering lights are common signs that your electrical panel is overloaded. Upgrading your panel prevents circuit overloads, helping to ensure a more stable and reliable power supply. Additionally, newer panels often come with built-in surge protection, shielding your devices and appliances from power surges.
Prepare Your Home or Business for Expansion
If you’re planning a renovation or expansion, upgrading your electrical panel is essential to ensure your system can handle the increased demand. Whether you’re adding new rooms, appliances, or equipment, a panel upgrade provides the extra capacity needed for smooth operation.
Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade
It can be difficult to tell when your electrical panel needs upgrading, but several signs indicate it may be time to call an electrician:
- Frequent breaker trips: If your breakers trip often, it may mean your panel is overloaded and struggling to distribute power effectively.
- Flickering or dimming lights: This could be a sign that your panel is not supplying consistent power.
- Outdated fuse box: If your home or business still uses an old fuse box rather than a modern breaker panel, it’s time for an upgrade.
- Burning smell or discoloration around outlets: This is a serious warning sign of potential electrical fires and should be addressed immediately.
- Increased energy bills: An outdated panel can lead to inefficiencies in power distribution, causing higher electricity bills.
Our Electrical Panel Upgrade Services
At Legacy Electrical, we offer comprehensive electrical panel upgrade services to meet the needs of homes and businesses in Las Vegas and Reno. Our licensed electricians ensure that your new panel is properly sized and installed to handle your current and future electrical demands.
Panel Replacement and Installation
We provide full-service electrical panel replacement and installation, ensuring that your new panel is suited to your property’s needs. Our team handles everything from removing the old panel to installing the new one, connecting it to your existing circuits, and testing it to ensure optimal performance.
Circuit Breaker Upgrades
Upgrading your circuit breakers is an essential part of modernizing your electrical panel. We replace outdated or faulty breakers with new, efficient models that better protect your electrical system from overloads and short circuits.
Subpanel Installation
If you’re expanding your home or business or adding an area that requires separate electrical control, installing a subpanel is a great solution. We can install subpanels to distribute power more efficiently across larger properties or multi-unit commercial spaces.
Surge Protection and Grounding
To protect your valuable equipment and appliances from voltage spikes, we offer surge protection solutions as part of our panel upgrade services. We also ensure that your electrical system is properly grounded to enhance safety and compliance with local codes.
Benefits of Choosing Legacy Electrical for Panel Upgrades
When it comes to upgrading your electrical panel, you want a team that’s experienced, professional, and reliable. At Legacy Electrical, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Experienced, Licensed Electricians
Our team consists of licensed and insured electricians who are experts in handling electrical panel upgrades. With years of experience serving both residential and commercial clients in Las Vegas and Reno, we have the skills and knowledge to complete the job safely and efficiently.
Commitment to Safety and Compliance
We stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and local building codes to ensure that every panel upgrade we complete is compliant with safety regulations. You can rest easy knowing your new electrical panel is installed to the highest safety standards.
Tailored Solutions for Your Needs
No two properties are alike, which is why we offer customized electrical panel upgrade solutions to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re upgrading a small home or a large commercial facility, we’ll work with you to ensure your electrical system is optimized for maximum performance.
Minimal Disruption to Your Daily Operations
We understand that electrical work can disrupt your daily routine or business operations. That’s why we prioritize completing projects efficiently and with minimal interruption to your home or work environment.
Upgrade Your Electrical Panel Today
Ensure your home or business is powered safely and efficiently with an electrical panel upgrade from Legacy Electrical. Whether you’re dealing with an outdated system, planning an expansion, or simply want to improve performance, our team is here to help. Contact us today at (775) 238-4118 for a free estimate and to schedule your panel upgrade service in Las Vegas or Reno.
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Frequently Asked Question
Common signs include frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, outdated fuse boxes, a burning smell near the panel, or the inability to support new appliances. These indicate that your panel may not be able to handle your home or business’s current electrical demands.
In many cases, your existing wiring can be used with a new panel, but it depends on the age and condition of the wiring. During the upgrade, a licensed electrician will assess your wiring and recommend any necessary updates for safety and compliance.
Upgrading your electrical panel provides increased capacity for modern appliances, improved safety, reduced risk of electrical fires, and compliance with current electrical codes. It can also prevent frequent breaker trips and ensure consistent power distribution.
Electrical panels typically last 25 to 40 years. However, if you’re adding new appliances or expanding your home or business, or if your panel is experiencing issues, an upgrade may be necessary sooner to ensure safety and efficiency.
The typical time for an electrical panel upgrade is between 4 to 8 hours, depending on the complexity of the installation and any additional services, such as rewiring or subpanel installation, that may be required.